Real Madrid superstar suffers hamstring injury against Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe was injured against Real Betis. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Given that the player asked for a substitution and could not continue, it is clear that he will now face some time on the sidelines, which comes as a massive blow to Alvaro Arbeloa’s plans.

Tests will be carried out on Saturday to determine the nature and extent of Mbappe’s setback and possibly provide an estimate of his duration out.

As is the norm with hamstring injuries, however, the player may well be out for a few weeks at least, with his season being over in the worst-case scenario.

The Frenchman will almost certainly miss the team’s game against Espanyol away from home early next month, but the big question remains his participation in El Clasico.

After all, just over two weeks remain for the potentially title-deciding tie, and not having Mbappe for that game will be disastrous.